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Getting Donegal’s virus rate down is ‘up to everyone’

    Donegal still remains the county with the highest incidence rate nationwide. The latest stats today show that the county has an incidence rate of 273.3 per 100,000 population. That’s almost two and half times the national average. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the only way to get the number of cases is down

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Garda in Donegal issue advice on burglary prevention measures

  Gardai in Donegal are reminding people to increase safety measures in a bid to prevent burglaries. Operation Thor is underway in earnest with the initiative successfully reducing the rate of winter burglaries since its introduction in 2015. Due to Covid-19, there has been a big reduction in burglaries in the county due to people

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‘Sigh of relief’ in Donegal as Level 5 averted for now

  The general manager of McElhinney’s department store in Ballybofey says it’s a ‘sigh of relief’ that the government didn’t proceed to level 5. The government has rejected proposals to put the country in a second lockdown but all counties will move to level three restrictions from midnight along with Donegal and Dublin. Martin McElhinney

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Minister plays down any rift between NPHET & Government

  The Health Minister has played down any rift between NPHET and the government over implementing Covid restrictions. That’s despite Tánaiste Leo Varadkar saying the proposals from Dr Tony Holohan were “not thought through”. Every county in Ireland will enter level three restrictions along with Donegal and Dublin from midnight tonight. However, they rejected the

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Campaign launched to attract people to Donegal Gaeltacht

    Údarás na Gaeltachta has launched a video campaign to highlight the quality of life and the opportunities offered in the Donegal Gaeltacht, with an emphasis on the gteic business hub in Gaoth Dobhair. The unit, which is currently being substantially expanded, offers hot desk and shared space facilities for remote workers, as well

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Donegal County Final can be played at a later date – PRO John McEniff

There will be no Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship Final this Sunday after the GAA suspended all club matches at all age grades until further notice. With the club season set to end next week, Donegal GAA say Kilcar and holders Naomh Conaill will be able to meet at a later

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County Final postponed as GAA suspends all club games

The GAA’s Management Committee has today endorsed a decision to suspend all GAA Club games at all levels with immediate effect and until further notice. The announcement was made shortly after lunchtime. That means this Sunday’s County Final between Kilcar and Naomh Conaill has been postponed. GAA Statement in full – The GAA’s Management Committee

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Donegal projects to share €100,000 under Covid stability fund

    A number of Donegal projects are to share almost €100,000 in funding under the Covid-19 stability fund. The funding, part of a €4.29 million allocated nationally, aims at providing immediate assistance to community and voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises. It also provides cash injections for organisations that provide critical services to the

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Confusion locally over NPHET’s advice to jump to Level 5

  The Government’s considering whether the country should go back into lockdown after over 900 covid cases were recorded over the weekend. The National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended the entire country moves to level 5 restrictions. If adopted it would mean all social visits would be banned, travel would be restricted to 5

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Businesses call on Government to justify potential move to Level 5

  Businesses are calling on the Government to publish the medical evidence to justify a move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. Ibec says after six months people are still getting vague and changing criteria in the fight against the spread of the virus. It comes as the group is predicting a smaller than expected decline

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Seamus Coleman “likely” to miss Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia

Donegal’s Seamus Coleman is likely to miss Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off qualifier against Slovakia on Thursday. The former Sligo Rovers player picked up the injury in Everton’s 4-2 win over Brighton on Saturday. Speaking at today’s press conference, Stephen Kenny confirmed Coleman’s hamstring injury…

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